Ganga Jogur

Senior software developer.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

How to prioritize the important things in life.

Rocks, Pebbles, & Sand:

There's a rather well-known story that I like to remind myself of every so often.

A professor walks into his class and sets a few items out on the table:

• A large glass jar
• A bunch of rocks
• A bunch of pebbles
• A pile of sand

The professor puts the rocks into the glass jar and holds it up in front of the students.

"Is the jar full?" he asks.

They all nod their heads—yes, the jar is full.

Then he pours the pebbles into the jar. He shakes it a little bit and lets the pebbles settle into all of the space between the larger rocks.

Again, he asks, "Is the jar full?"

Smiling, they again all nod their heads—yes, now the jar is full.

Then he pours the pile of sand into the jar. He shakes it a little bit and lets the sand fill every last bit of space between the large rocks and pebbles.

Once again, he asks, "Is the jar full?"

The students realize they've been beaten—yes, now the jar is full.

The professor proceeds to explain that the jar represents your life:

• The rocks are the most important things—your family, dearest friends, health, and basic needs.

• The pebbles are the other important things—your career, looser friends, and hobbies.

• The sand is everything else in your life—your possessions, loose acquaintances, and miscellaneous worries.

The professor makes his two key points:

1. If you only have your rocks (and remove the pebbles and sand), your jar still feels full.

As long as you have your family, your dearest friends, your health, and your basic needs, your life will always feel full.

2. If you put the sand into the jar first, you'll never have room for the rocks and the pebbles.

If you spend all your time worrying about material possessions and low-meaning things, you'll never have time to focus on what truly matters.

I love this story and find value in reminding myself of it often.

It's easy to get caught in the "sand trap" and lose sight of what is important.

Lesson: Focus on the rocks and trust that the rest will fall into place around them.

If you enjoyed this or learned something, follow me @SahilBloom for more like it in the future.

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

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[Erik Solheim @ErikSolheim]

Please retweet if you think there should be a worldwide ban on trophy hunting !

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[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

@seancresswell One of the campaigns close to my heart is this. Would love as many people to get behind it. #SaveSoilMovement
https://t.co/vdaO3yNngM

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

@seancresswell Absolutely agree. Here in Australia, some supermarkets stock a product range called "The Odd Bunch" that sells these types of produce. Barring the name, it's a step in the right direction, I think.

[Sahil Jha @soilsahiljha]

At night,near a deserted village cycle got punctured.I was alone with less lights on the street,walked for km's with cycle to get it repaired,As i am cycling for 1.5 years all india to #SaveSoil do support us to reach large masses of people by sharing @SadhguruJV @cpsavesoil ❤️🌎

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

@Marielena_TV Yes, indeed. No soil, no food. Without worldwide awareness, we will lose the soil forever in no time. I keep tagging you @shanselman in the hope that you notice this and spread the word. That's all is needed. For us and for future generations 🙏

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

Sadhguru addressing UNCCDCOP15 to request Leaders to provide incentives to farmers to revive soil organic matter; #SaveSoilAtCOP15. https://t.co/XnEM7WQ6hn

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

Desertification of soil is the major reason behind destructive floods. It is because the soil's water retention capability is determined by the amount of organic content present in it. #SaveSoilAtCOP15 https://t.co/XnEM7WQ6hn

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

Without sufficient organic content in soil, life across the planet will suffer. Let us come together to revitalize soil. #SaveSoilAtCOP15

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

Hi @shanselman, this is a very important worldwide movement that concerns us all. It is not about fundraising nor is it political. All it needs is awareness amongst us, that's all. Your reach in the network could make this happen. Please consider a retweet of the below tweet 🙏

[Conscious Planet #SaveSoil @cpsavesoil]

Crop yields could fall by up to 50% in certain regions, by 2050 due to climate change and soil extinction. Let's preserve soil to protect our future and the planet's rich biodiversity.
#SaveSoil Action Now: https://t.co/z6MmqMf5nE
#ConsciousPlanet

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

#SaveSoil
#ConsciousPlanet
@SadhguruJV
Let's all join this movement and save our future generations
@shanselman 🙏

[Sadhguru @SadhguruJV]

Famine is the most painful way to die—it is a slow fade of life. With less food production & rising populations, we are heading in that direction. We have the technology, organization & education to ensure this does not happen. #SaveSoil. -Sg #SaveSoilTbilisi @IndiainArmenia

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

#SaveSoil
#ConsciousPlanet
@SadhguruJV
Let's all join this movement and save our future generations

[Sadhguru @SadhguruJV]

This is the first time desertification is happening on such a massive scale as a result of human activity. Maximum amount of land must come under green cover for Soil to thrive. This is vital to every Life. #SaveSoil. -Sg

#SaveSoilIstanbul @sudhic212000 @CGI_Istanbul

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

@shanselman please retweet 🙏

[Conscious Planet #SaveSoil @cpsavesoil]

Thank you for such an awesome song young, little Earthbuddy. Young people have embraced the #SaveSoil movement with such enthusiasm and passion. Let's fulfil our responsibility too. Let us make it happen!
Action Now: https://t.co/bhtYgpack7
#ConsciousPlanet

[Sadhguru @SadhguruJV]

The Earth doesn’t need a day. It is time for Humanity to mature beyond symbolism & the first step towards this maturity is to become Conscious that we are living soil. Living consciously is what is important. Not for the earth but for US. #SaveSoil. -Sg
#EarthDay #EarthDay2022

[Ganga Jogur @gangaj]

@shanselman would you please be kind enough to retweet this to your massive audience for a global cause? It affects each and every one of us on this planet. Awareness of the issue itself is a big part of the solution and will go a long way. Thanks very much 🙏

[Conscious Planet #SaveSoil @cpsavesoil]

With conscious and responsible action, we can mitigate a soil disaster before it happens.
@SadhguruJV
Action Now: https://t.co/z6MmqLXuw6
#SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet #SaveSoilSofia

[Sadhguru @SadhguruJV]

Namaskaram @yogrishiramdev ji. We deeply appreciate your support to #SaveSoil. This is one of the greatest opportunities for Humanity to re-establish our connection with the Source of our life, to Unite & to Save that which unifies all of us. Let’s make it happen. -Sg

[Sadhguru @SadhguruJV]

Congratulations Oviya for using your Voice & talent to #SaveSoil. May your involvement & concern for soil inspire citizens around the world to speak up for soil. I’m counting on you to keep up the energy & momentum till the #JourneyForSoil achieves success. Blessings. -Sg

[Sadhguru @SadhguruJV]

#SaveSoil #SaveSoilBrussels @cpsavesoil

@EUAgri @mgolubiewskipl @EIBCouncil @PressClubBXLEU @Eurocentrique @shishirkb @AbKumar1 @P_Heidegger @Green_Europe @salv_de_meo @colruytgroup @Mohombi @santjha @IndEmbassyBru

[Sadhguru @SadhguruJV]

Namaskaram Harishji, truly wonderful to see India and Germany joining forces to secure healthy soil for future generations. May your efforts to #SaveSoil resonate across India and Europe. Let Us Make It Happen. -Sg #AmbHarishParvathaneni @eoiberlin